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Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 2:08 pm
by Al Sisti
Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:52 pm
Al Sisti wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:41 pm
I started in November 2015 ("SCOTTIE PIPPEN") and I'm 203/208. Last miss was PAGEANT in Dec 2017. There is an asterisk though... when I was out of commission and delirious for days with a still-unknown "viral thing" in July 2019 and spaced out that there was even a puzzle, my Muggle buddies on this forum gave me a pass -- don't count as a solve or a miss -- so with that (and my thanks!) my streak is now 110. And still no mug.
The problem is that you are so fast that the WSJ computer can't keep up with you so they miss you when they have the drawing for the mug.
LOL
Ah, it all makes sense now... My ex-wives must have been referring to winning the mug when they said "He's not good, but he's fast." Got it.
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 2:55 pm
by Hidden in 3D
I believe I got the final step towards solving the meta last night before dropping off to sleep. (Yes, I am often running the theme answers through my mind when my head touches the pillow!) But I decided it would be wise to wait until morning to submit. After my first cup of coffee today I was able to remember what my pitiful little brain had pieced together after turning off the light and was still hesitant about submitting because the Aha moment was just not as satisfying as it normally is. Now I've decided to go with what I've got, so I am pronouncing that I am on shore, hoping it's not the wrong shore.
And hey - isn't it great how we Muggles often have meta insights before settling in for the night, immediately upon waking up in the morning and some of our members even dream about the WSJ Crossword Contest?!!!
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 3:33 pm
by hcbirker
Hidden in 3D wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 2:55 pm
I believe I got the final step towards solving the meta last night before dropping off to sleep. (Yes, I am often running the theme answers through my mind when my head touches the pillow!) But I decided it would be wise to wait until morning to submit. After my first cup of coffee today I was able to remember what my pitiful little brain had pieced together after turning off the light and was still hesitant about submitting because the Aha moment was just not as satisfying as it normally is. Now I've decided to go with what I've got, so I am pronouncing that I am on shore, hoping it's not the wrong shore.
And hey - isn't it great how we Muggles often have meta insights before settling in for the night, immediately upon waking up in the morning and some of our members even dream about the WSJ Crossword Contest?!!!
My "aha's" usually occur in the shower or while folding laundry!
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 3:44 pm
by matthewmoravec
Ashore before Sunday again!
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 4:01 pm
by Janet
Still on the boat. I see the obvious parts, but not putting it all together yet. I will give my mind a rest and look at it again later.
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 4:25 pm
by SusieG
I’m jumping ship. Swimming to shore and hoping it’s the right one.
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 4:42 pm
by tonyrobots
Just starting to do the WSJ after starting with Matt Gaffney's Weekly puzzles in December. This is just my third week, and having floundered on the first two, I believe I am now finally on shore... but not so sure how I got there. Will hold off submitting until I can connect more dots. Either way, very happy to be a newly-minted Muggle!
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:03 pm
by debbierudy
Finally ashore after a day of drifting at sea, with a sudden aha moment that came unexpectedly:
Ready to call it quits
with meta beyond my wits
But hey, I'm a muggle
who's used to the struggle
And lucked on an answer that fits!
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:14 pm
by DrTom
Well I am still hopelessly foundering. I have the 10 (I think?) but cannot make anything from them that makes sense let alone any category of entertainment. Because of that I cannot help but feel I do NOT have the 10 since my experience is that either they make the answer or I've made a mistake.
I think I'll go join my wife for an actual cocktail (as opposed to Isaac's which though virtually delicious do not provide the soothing touch I need when I am sure I am an idiot for not solving what everyone else feels is easy). Perhaps a duller sensorium will help cause the current one sure does not.
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:36 pm
by DrTom
Well darn, I think I just go the first part, so I think I can figure out the second. But I'll be darned if I could explain how to get all the way home from where I am except for "WAG" or perhaps "EWAG" (Educated Wild A** Guess)
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:47 pm
by Susan Goldberg
I’m with Isaac, but I’m not giving up. It’s right there somewhere.
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 6:36 pm
by hcbirker
DrTom wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:36 pm
Well darn, I think I just go the first part, so I think I can figure out the second. But I'll be darned if I could explain how to get all the way home from where I am except for "WAG" or perhaps "EWAG" (Educated Wild A** Guess)
Keep at it, you'll figure it out!
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 6:51 pm
by Al Sisti
DrTom wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:14 pm
... I think I'll go join my wife for an actual cocktail (as opposed to Isaac's which though virtually delicious do not provide the soothing touch I need when I am sure I am an idiot for not solving what everyone else feels is easy). Perhaps a duller sensorium will help cause the current one sure does not.
Reality is such a drag... I'd much rather be where I am. As my brother wrote for our latest CD:
"I'm going out again tonight to drink away my funk,
Don't tell me what I did when it's all over.
It's not so much the case that I love being drunk;
I can't take the real world when I'm sober."
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:13 pm
by LLinNC
I guess my mind does not work the way others' do. I see what I think must be something, but I can't make it into anything. Feeling hopelessly lost at sea. Going to take a break and see if something comes to me in the morning. Isaac, I'll take a dark and stormy to go along with my mood.
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:07 pm
by maprasad
Ashore.
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:21 pm
by MajordomoTom
Bob, I'm still on the boat.
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:42 pm
by PHOFER
On shore after a pleasant swim. Pleasant but with some twists. It’s a 100%-er.
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:52 pm
by Horsesense
Ashore and submitted.
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:38 pm
by Tom Shea
Count me on the boat.
With no printer this week, I doubt I will leave Isaac's side. The rabbits keep multiplying, and they are all laughing at me.
Re: "Grid Daring" - February 14, 2020
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:12 pm
by Colin
Almost there (I think),
But reluctant to jump in the drink,
Isaac’s still pouring,
I’ll soon be a-snoring,
With the sun, I will look for the link
